Hallie Bateman a freelance writer and illustrator based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Her work has been published by The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Awl and others.
She is the author of Brave New Work (2016), What To Do When I’m Gone (2018) and Directions (2021).
Hand-lettered on scraps of colorful paper, with her illustrations throughout, Directions is a book of inspiration and clarity, and a perfect antidote to our often confusing and challenging times. On each page is an observation, an aha moment, or a well-worded reminder. The brightly colored spreads have a modern look and feel that will appeal to readers of all ages.
An index playfully lists the directions by theme-for example, "Directions for Being Exactly Who You Are" or "Directions for Dealin' with Your Feelin's,"-though most readers will dip in and out of the book as they would approach a daily horoscope, fortune cookie, or Magic 8 Ball: What Direction do I need today?"
